D.A. applauds use of boxes to discard unused drugs
Residents also urged to observe DEA event on Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
More than 350 pounds of medication have been collected for safe disposal from special receptacles across Chester County in the first three months of 2014, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan reported on Wednesday, April 23.
Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is the fastest growing public...
State announces environmental education grants
Pennsbury Historic Preservation, Inc., to receive $2,970
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday, April 22, that he is awarding $309,626 in environmental education grants to 111 schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and conservation districts across Pennsylvania, including seven grants totaling more than $18,000 in Chester County.
“Each year, these grants are awarded to deserving...
Pocopson says county should pay share of fire protection
Township objects to prison, Pocopson Home residents included in share funding
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township officials say that local residents should not be asked to pay for the fire-protection cost of residents at county-owned facilities, which now threaten to eat up one-third — or more – of the municipal budget, were the township to comply with funding recommendations.
At...
Chadds Ford principal out after PSSA questions
Reputedly allowed extra time for some students on March tests
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Mark Ransford
PENNSBURY — Chadds Ford Elementary School principal Mark Ransford was placed on administrative leave and will retire, following an investigation into issues regarding the recent PSSA tests administered at the school last month — reportedly he allowed some students to get extra time to...
County agenda: from beer to discount health care
Commissioners hold ‘on the road’ meeting at Parkesburg Borough Hall
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone show off the fedoras they received at Parkesburg Borough Hall.
PARKESBURG – At their latest “on the road” meeting last week at Parkesburg Borough Hall, the county commissioners learned...
UHS softball players to do hard-core cleaning
Team will host car wash fund-raiser on Saturday at high school
Got a grimy vehicle, still loaded with salt residue from winter’s punishing weather – or even a relatively spot-free car that could use some added shine? The Unionville High School (UHS) softball players are hoping you’ll wait until this weekend when they’ll be happy to make that dirt disappear.
The team invites you to bring...
YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day
National event aims to keep children moving, learning
On Saturday, April 26, area YMCAs will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a potpourri of free events throughout the community to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active.
From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line Y branches will feature games, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, fitness and/or dance...
Roundabout work will cause roundabout routes
Detours posted for parts of Lenape-Unionville, Wawaset Roads
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township between Lenape-Unionville and Corinne Roads will be closed until Sept. 26 for roundabout...
Travel restrictions scheduled for U.S. 202
PennDOT says work is part of project to widen highway to six lanes
KING OF PRUSSIA – Weather permitting, two overnight travel restrictions are scheduled on U.S. 202 in Chester County for improvements at the Rt. 29 and Rt. 401 interchanges, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said on Friday, April 18.
From 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18, to 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, southbound...
Ways Lane: Kennett will fix potholes to improve access
Longer term: Twp. will propose rehab options for private road
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Kennett Township has come up with a short term solution to dealing with the nearly impassable Ways Lane: fixing the numerous potholes on the private road, so that emergency vehicles can safely access the area. The long-term solution, township officials, will be largely up to the 18 owners of the...
